Are You Gonna Be My Girl

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About Are You Gonna Be My Girl

"Are You Gonna Be My Girl" is a song by Australian rock band Jet, featured on their 2003 album Get Born. It was the first single from the album, released in 2003 in Australia and the United Kingdom, and in 2004 in the United States. The song hit number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it their first top 40 hit and their highest charting single; it also hit number three on the Modern Rock Tracks and number seven on the Mainstream Rock Tracks. Even though it did not hit number one like the next hit, "Cold Hard Bitch", "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" stayed longer on the charts and is the band's most successful song, often regarded as their signature song. The single has sold 1.3 million copies in the United States since 2012. In January 2018, as part of Triple M's "Ozzest 100", the 'most Australian' songs of all time, "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" was ranked number 38. 


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2003
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So one, two, three, take my hand and come with me
Because you look so fine
That I really wanna make you mine

I say you look so fine
That I really wanna make you mine

Oh, four, five, six c'mon and get your kicks
Now you don't need that money
When you look like that, do ya honey

Big black boots
Long blonde hair
She's so sweet
With her get back stare

Well I could see
You home with me
But you were with another man, yeah!
I know we
Ain't got much to say
Before I let you get away, yeah!
I said, are you gonna be my girl?

Well, so one, two, three, take my hand and come with me
Because you look so fine
That I really wanna make you mine

I say you look so fine
That I really wanna make you mine

Oh, four, five, six c'mon and get your kicks
Now you don't need that money
With a face like that, do ya

Big black boots
Long brown hair
She's so sweet
With her get back stare

Well I could see
You home with me
But you were with another man, yeah!
I know we,
Ain't got much to say
Before I let you get away, yeah!
I said, are you gonna be my girl?

Oh yeah, oh yeah, c'mon!
I could see
You home with me
But you were with another man, yeah!
I know we
Ain't got much to say
Before I let you get away, yeah!
Uh, be my girl
Be my girl
Are you gonna be my girl?
Yeah

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Jet

Jet are an Australian rock band formed in 2001. The band consists of lead guitarist Cameron Muncey, bassist Mark Wilson, and brothers Nic and Chris Cester on vocals/rhythm guitar and drums respectively. The group sold 6.5 million albums. The band dissolved in 2012, but reformed in 2016. more »

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Written by: Cameron Thane Muncey, Nicholas John Cester

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Are You Gonna Be My Girl" by Jet is classified as rock music, specifically falling under the sub-genres of garage rock revival and hard rock.
Album
It was featured on the band's debut album "Get Born," which was released in 2003.
Chart Success
The song reached top positions on multiple music charts worldwide, including number 29 on the United States' Billboard Hot 100 chart, number 23 on the UK Singles Chart, and number 14 on the Australian Singles Chart.
Music Video
Its music video won the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards for "Best Rock Video" and "Best Editing."
TV Commercials and Video Games
The song has been used in various TV commercials, including one for Apple iPod, and is also included in the popular video game franchises Guitar Hero and Rock Band.
Certification
“Are You Gonna Be My Girl” was certified double platinum in Australia and gold in the United States.
Inspiration
The song's riff is often compared to Iggy Pop's "Lust for Life" and The White Stripes' "Screwdriver." Jet's drummer, Chris Cester, has elaborated that it was not a rip-off, but rather a tribute to their musical influences.
Cover Versions
Numerous artists and bands have covered "Are You Gonna Be My Girl," including Richard Cheese and Camila Cabello.
Formation of Jet
Jet was formed in 2001, two years before "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" was released. The band members are brothers Nic and Chris Cester, Cameron Muncey, and Mark Wilson.
Band Breakup
Despite the song's ongoing popularity, Jet announced their breakup in 2012. However, they briefly reunited in 2016 and 2017.

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